No, I've never had a problem with that. The Big Gun is a very strong hook and I seldom go much bigger than 4/0. remember couta fishing is predominantly a light-drag style of fishing and you'd need to apply a lot of pressure to bend or snap a good quality hook. On my live bait traces I fish the VMC Saltwater live bait hook, also 4/0 that has a slightly thinner gauge than the Big Gun and it also works great.

TUNAMAN

No, I've never had a problem with that. The Big Gun is a very strong hook and I seldom go much bigger than 4/0. remember couta fishing is predominantly a light-drag style of fishing and you'd need to apply a lot of pressure to bend or snap a good quality hook. On my live bait traces I fish the VMC Saltwater live bait hook, also 4/0 that has a slightly thinner gauge than the Big Gun and it also works great.

100% Mark ... forcing the razor gang just helps them bite thru the wire + hooks pull as often they are foul hooked. Light drag is the answer. They fight clean and tax is your only enemy.